Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe 16.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Breaking Swipe is an Elite TM move. Breaking Swipe costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rayquaza takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 667
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 100 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,191 CP
Rayquaza moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Breaking Swipe Best STAB Elite | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Hurricane STAB Elite | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Rayquaza runs Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe — 16.3 DPS and 366 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Breaking Swipe, Hurricane are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Rayquaza places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | #26 | C | 16.3 | 366 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
Evolution
Rayquaza does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Rayquaza raid guide
Best counters against Rayquaza
Use Rayquaza against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Rayquaza
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,315 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,588 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,154 | 2,246 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,680 | 2,794 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,154 | 2,246 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,629 | 1,698 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,154 | 2,246 |
Is Rayquaza good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #26 as a Dragon-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Rayquaza is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (284), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 54 |
| Lv 2 | 170 |
| Lv 3 | 285 |
| Lv 4 | 401 |
| Lv 5 | 517 |
| Lv 6 | 633 |
| Lv 7 | 748 |
| Lv 8 | 864 |
| Lv 9 | 980 |
| Lv 10 | 1,096 |
| Lv 11 | 1,205 |
| Lv 12 | 1,315 |
| Lv 13 | 1,424 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,534 |
| Lv 15 | 1,643 |
| Lv 16 | 1,753 |
| Lv 17 | 1,862 |
| Lv 18 | 1,972 |
| Lv 19 | 2,082 |
| Lv 20 | 2,191 |
| Lv 21 | 2,301 |
| Lv 22 | 2,410 |
| Lv 23 | 2,520 |
| Lv 24 | 2,630 |
| Lv 25 | 2,739 |
| Lv 26 | 2,849 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,958 |
| Lv 28 | 3,068 |
| Lv 29 | 3,178 |
| Lv 30 | 3,287 |
| Lv 31 | 3,342 |
| Lv 32 | 3,397 |
| Lv 33 | 3,451 |
| Lv 34 | 3,506 |
| Lv 35 | 3,561 |
| Lv 36 | 3,616 |
| Lv 37 | 3,671 |
| Lv 38 | 3,725 |
| Lv 39 | 3,780 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,835 |
| Lv 41 | 3,884 |
| Lv 42 | 3,933 |
| Lv 43 | 3,982 |
| Lv 44 | 4,031 |
| Lv 45 | 4,081 |
| Lv 46 | 4,132 |
| Lv 47 | 4,182 |
| Lv 48 | 4,233 |
| Lv 49 | 4,284 |
| Lv 50 | 4,336 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0384
- Height
- 7.01 m
- Weight
- 206.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0384_POKEMON_RAYQUAZA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?
Rayquaza's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Breaking Swipe (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Dragon-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rayquaza's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rayquaza takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rayquaza's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rayquaza reaches 4,336 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,835 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Rayquaza?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rayquaza shows 2,191 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,739 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?
Rayquaza spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rayquaza depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.